Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
Cracking, banging or grinding noises whilst driving. | * Insufficient or contaminated grease in the joints of the front axle drive halfshaft. | * Check, clean and renew the high-durability grease as necessary. |
* Another component is touching a front axle drive halfshaft. | * Check and repair as necessary. |
* Worn or damaged wheel bearing, brakes, suspension or steering components. | * Check and repair as necessary. |
Vibrations at high speeds. | * Wheel imbalance. | * |
* Front wheel radial runout. | * Observe the removal and installation instructions for the front axle drive halfshafts. |
* Front axle drive halfshafts incorrectly installed. | * |
Shaking vibrations when accelerating. | * Tripode joint angle is too large because of unsuitable ride height. | * Check that the vehicle height and spring height are correct. |
* Front drive halfshaft has excessive wear or is faulty. | * Check and renew as necessary. |
Tripode joint has come apart. | * The front drive halfshaft snap-ring is missing or has not engaged correctly in the differential. | * Renew the snap-ring. |
* Engine and transmission not aligned correctly. | * Check engine mountings for faults and wear. |
* Subframe or chassis distorted or buckled. | * Measure frame. |
* Front suspension components worn or faulty. | * Check for worn bushes or deformed components (stabiliser, suspension arm, etc.) and renew as necessary. |